Husband of 32 years, started another family 7 years ago, verbal and physical abuse, years of infidelity. Chance of keeping home?

I can understand your Mom's perspective. Since the home has been in and out of foreclosure, it might be very difficult to purchase a new home if...

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My suggestion is to go to the courthouse where your boyfriend was convicted, and talk with the Victim Advocate. There is one who will be assigned...

Which code/section for request attorney fees on appeal?

Family Law Fees on appeal are governed by Marriage of Flaherty. But your case is no longer on appeal. You cannot file papers in the appellate...

Can someone take my dogs that I have had for 10 years and keep them from me?

Is this a family law question?? The court has jurisdiction to make orders pertaining to the care of pet animals. Pet animals are PROPERTY. I...

Will having a boyfriend while being married have a negative affect in court?

You have quite a few issues going on, and really need to talk with an attorney to sort them out. The first question is child custody. Courts...

Wondering if this girl can legally do this to me?

The rule for defamation or libel liability is that you cannot sue unless the challenged statement is provably false. The statement that you give...

Should I represent myself in a prove up hearing?

Like Ms. Routledge, I think it's a terrible idea for a truck held in your name to be awarded to your ex. If he doesn't pay the loan payments, he...

Your statements are unclear. Where does the child live? California or Arizona? The proper state for child custody jurisdiction is where the...

What can we do?

Yes, of course, you can get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order ("DVRO"). The list of criteria for getting such an order is listed in Family...

You seem to be relying upon Family Code 271, which calls for attorneys fees as a sanction for actions and tactics that frustrate the policy of law...